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Polar Electro CS600 User Manual

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    Polar cs600 user manual.

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    Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5 2. Cycling computer components ................................................................................... 5 3. Getting started ...............................

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    General settings ........................................................................................................31 sound ................................................................................................................. 31 volume .................................................

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    Changing cycling computer battery ............................................................................ 49 precautions ...............................................................................................................49 interference during exercise ..................................

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    1 . I n t r o d u c t i o n congratulations! You have purchased a complete training system to tailor-fit your training needs. This user manual includes complete instructions, helping you get the most out of your cycling computer. 2 . C y c l i n g c o m p u t e r c o m p o n e n t s 1. Polar cs600 c...

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    3 . G e t t i n g s ta r t e d before activating your cycling computer, measure the wheel size of your bicycle. Measuring wheel size wheel size settings are a prerequisite for correct cycling information. There are two ways of determining the wheel size of your bike: method 1 look for the diameter i...

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    To adjust the data, use up, down and accept with ok. The values scroll faster if you press and hold up or down. 1. To activate your cycling computer, press ok twice. Once activated, it cannot be switched off! 2. Welcome to polar cycling world! Is displayed. Press ok. 3. Language : select english , d...

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    Menu structure 4 . P r e p a r e f o r t r a i n i n g installation of the sensors polar bike mount and cs600 cycling computer for instructions on how to install the polar bike mount and the polar cs600 cycling computer, consult speed sensor user manual. Polar speed, cadence and power output sensors...

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    The exercises menu shows a list of exercises. Navigate through the options with up or down • free : free exercise with no settings. • basic : training with moderate intensity. Duration around 45 min. • ownzone : ownzone-based exercise with moderate intensity. The cycling computer is able to automati...

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    A. Heart rate b. Cadence* c. Power* press ok. A. For heart rate, select sport zone, or manual to set heart rate zone manually. Press ok. • sport zone : select one of the sport zones (e.G. Z1: 50-59%hr max ) for your exercise. Press ok to continue to step 3. Polar sport zones are heart rate intensity...

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    For your next exercise. Rename the exercise by selecting rename from the list. * optional sensor required. Create new exercises with polar protrainer 5 create more diversified exercises by using polar protrainer 5. For further information, consult polar protrainer 5 help. 5 . T r a i n i n g wear th...

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    Settings. The number on the bottom, right hand corner indicates the bike that is going to be used. By pressing and holding the down button, you can switch the bike quickly or switch to heart rate recording only. By pressing and holding the up button you can switch the exercise quickly. 3. Within 4 s...

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    Seconds. The name indicates the lower row information. The display varies depending on the sensors you have installed, which features are set on and what kind of exercise you are performing. Customize the cycling computer display easily with polar protrainer 5 software. Default views on your display...

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    The graph view can be customized. For the upper and middle rows, you can choose to view power , speed , altitude or heart rate in graphs. Symbols on the display text on the display symbol explanation time of day time of day cycling symbol all the necessary sensors are found when the symbol stops bli...

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    Text on the display symbol explanation trip distance between points a and b. This distance is reset every time ok button is pressed. Pressing ok will also reset the lap distance. This will be done automatically if the autolap function is on. Arrival time estimated time of arrival. Rr variation beat ...

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    Text on the display symbol explanation l/r balance* pedaling power distribution between left and right foot in percentage. Zone pointer (heart rate) if the heart symbol is not visible and/or an alarm sounds, your heart rate is outside the target zone. Zone pointer*(cadence) if the cadence symbol is ...

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    Press and hold up to zoom into the upper row, and down to zoom into the middle row. Return to the normal display by pressing and holding the button again. Illuminate the display (night mode on) to illuminate your display, press light during the exercise. Night mode is turned on, and the display illu...

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    • when taking up exercise after more than a week’s break. • if you are not completely sure of your physical or mental state – for example, if you are not recovered from previous training, not feeling well, or are stressed. • after changing user settings. Before you start determining your ownzone, ma...

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    1. Open polar protrainer 5 software. 2. Select connect in the cycling computer and place the device in front of the computer's infrared window. 3. Click transfer data on the software toolbar. For more information on transferring data, consult software help. To view file on cycling computer select fi...

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    D. Phases information e. Laps information a. Basic information select file > exercise log . Scroll up and down to select the exercise and press ok. Scroll up and down to view the following information: name of exercise time when exercise began distance traveled total time of exercise heart rate in b...

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    Select file > ok > exercise log > ok > basic > ok , press and hold light > add info >ok . • rank : grade your exercise. • feeling : evaluate your subjective feeling during the exercise. • temperat. : set the temperature with up or down. • distance :set the distance for bike 1, bike 2, bike 3 or othe...

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    Altitude maximum altitude minimum altitude average altitude ascent/ descent ascended meters/feet descended meters/feet temperature maximum o c degrees minimum o c degrees average o c degrees odometer bike 1, 2 or 3 kilometers c. Sport zones select file > exercise log > basic > ok in the basic inform...

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    Phase name split time duration of current phase heart rate in beats per minute (bpm), alternating with a percentage of maximum heart rate (hr%) or as a percentage of heart rate reserve (hrr%). Maximum heart rate average heart rate increased hr / recovery hr / hr differ. The difference between heart ...

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    Number of recorded laps average lap time best (fastest) lap number alternating with its time the last lap is never shown as the best lap, even if it is the fastest lap. If you are in a cycling event and wish to include your last lap, press ok on the finishing line instead of stop. You can then stop ...

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    Pedaling index average % cycling efficiency cycling efficiency is your energy expenditure converted into the power that propels the bike forward. Cycling efficiency is measured, as soon as heart rate rises above 100 bpm/min and the exercise has lasted for more than one minute. If the heart rate drop...

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    Press down to see week’s sport zones. To see time spent in each sport zone, press ok and scroll the sport zones up or down. Totals select file > totals totals includes cumulative information recorded during training sessions since the last reset. Use the total values file as a seasonal or monthly co...

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    Altitude the cycling computer measures and displays altitude. Change the settings of the altimeter in the altitude menu. You can calibrate the altimeter manually or automatically. Calibrating the altitude manually select settings > features > altitude > calibrate > set the altitude of current locati...

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    Minutes before the memory runs out. Rr data speed cadence power rec rate 1s rec rate 5s rec rate 15s rec rate 60s off off off off 10h 40min 52h 40min 158h 633h off off off on 4h 30 min 22h 30min 67h 50min 271h off off on off 7h 50min 39h 30min 118h 40min 474h off off on on 3h 50min 19h 40min 59h 20m...

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    The rr data recording function measures and records heartbeat intervals with one millisecond resolution. This enables the analysis of heart rate variability (hrv) using the polar protrainer 5 software. The rr data function consumes the memory of the cycling computer and when setting the function, th...

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    Set the distance you are going to ride, and the cycling computer will calculate and display the estimated time of arrival based on cycling speed. Install the polar speed sensor on your bike to measure speed and distance. For further information on installing the speed sensor, consult polar speed sen...

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    To set user information in the cycling computer, select settings > user • weight : to change units, press and hold light • height : to change units, press and hold light • birthday : dd=day, mm=month, yy=year • sex : male/female • activity : top/high/moderate/low • heart rate : hr max , hr sit • vo ...

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    Volume select settings > general > sound > volume > on / off volume settings control button sounds and activity sounds during exercise. This does not affect the watch or target zone alarms (tz alarm). Tz alarm (target zone alarm) you can set the tz alarm on/ off: select settings > general > sound > ...

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    Reminder time : enter the time for the reminder. Alarm : set alarm to sound on time, or 10 min / 30 min / 1 hour prior to the task. Sound : select alarm sound silent / beep / normal. Repeat : select reminder to repeat once / hourly / daily / weekly / monthly / yearly. Exercise : select an exercise t...

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    Select a time zone in time mode, change the time zone by pressing and holding down. Number 2 on the lower right corner of the display indicates that time 2 is in use. Date to set the date in the cycling computer select settings > watch > date dd=day, mm=month, yy=year change settings easily by using...

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    After downloading the training program, two additional menus are shown in your cycling computer where you can view your program and check your daily schedule. Scroll weeks, days, and exercises with up or down. Select week and day with ok. To view your weekly program select program > week view the we...

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    Start exercising if you set a reminder, your cycling computer will remind you to train according to plan on the scheduled date. View the planned exercise information by pressing ok when the reminder has gone off. Start daily exercise select today > exercise view (name of the exercise) > ok select pr...

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    Functions during exercise change the same settings in a programmed exercise as with any other exercise type. For further information on different functions during exercise, see button functions during exercise. The programmed exercise uses the sport profile settings set in the polar protrainer 5 sof...

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    • you should be relaxed and calm. Lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test. Before the test wear the transmitter for further information, see wear the transmitter. Enter user information select settings > user to carry out the polar fitness test, enter your personal user informati...

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    Age / years very low low fair moderate good very good elite 20-24 32-37 38-43 44-50 51-56 57-62 > 62 25-29 31-35 36-42 43-48 49-53 54-59 > 59 30-34 29-34 35-40 41-45 46-51 52-56 > 56 35-39 28-32 33-38 39-43 44-48 49-54 > 54 40-44 26-31 32-35 36-41 42-46 47-51 > 51 45-49 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-43 44-48...

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    Confirm with ok. Analyzing ownindex results with polar protrainer 5 software downloading test results to the polar protrainer 5 software offers you the possibility of analyzing results in various ways, as well as accessing more detailed information about your progress. The software also allows you t...

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    • avoid eating, drinking and smoking 2-3 hours prior to the test. Performing the test select test > optimizer > start > optimizer lie down arrows indicate the test is ongoing. Do not move during this first part of the test, which lasts 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, the cycling computer will beep and o...

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    Your ownoptimizer result indicates that you have had a very intensive training period for several days or weeks. Your heart rate has continuously remained at a high level. This seriously indicates that you should have a complete recovery period. The longer you have trained intensively, the longer th...

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    Software also allows you to make graphical comparisons with previous results. The polar fitness test results are downloaded automatically to the software when you download exercises using the transfer data option. 1 0 . U s i n g a n e w a c c e s s o ry teaching your cs600 cycling computer has been...

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    Select > on > teach new sensor? Is displayed • select yes to confirm teaching > start test drive is displayed. Make sure you are not near (40 m/131 ft) other cadence sensors. > completed ! And exercise displays updated are displayed. • select no to cancel teaching. The cycling computer will not be a...

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    Target zone intensity % of hr max , bpm example durations training benefit hard 80–90% 152–172 bpm 2–20 minutes benefits : increased ability to sustain high speed endurance. Feels like : causes muscular fatigue and heavy breathing. Recommended for : experienced cyclists for all year round training v...

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    When cycling in a certain sport zone, the mid-section of the zone is a good target, but don’t keep your heart rate at that exact point all the time. Training intensity, recovery level, environmental and other such factors will all contribute to heart rate responses. It is, therefore, important to pa...

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    Step 5: cycle up the hill once again at a pace that you can only hold for 1 minute. Try to cycle halfway up the hills. Note your highest heart rate. This brings you close to your maximum heart rate. Use this value as your maximum heart rate to set training zones. Step 6: make sure you get a good coo...

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    Exercise, hrv decreases as heart rate and exercise intensity increase. Hrv also decreases during periods of mental stress. Hrv is regulated by the autonomic nervous system. Parasympathetic activity decreases heart rate and increases hrv, whereas sympathetic activity increases heart rate and decrease...

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    Information, see limited polar international guarantee. For more information on local after sales services, consult polar customer service card. Changing batteries have the battery replaced by an authorized polar service center. Avoid opening the sealed battery cover, but if you choose to change the...

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    Disturbance may occur near high-voltage power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor-driven exercise equipment, cellular phones, or at electric security gates. Microwave ovens, computers and wlan ba...

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    Operating temperature: -10 °c to +50 °c / 14 °f to 122 °f materials: thermoplastic polymer watch accuracy: better than ± 0.5 seconds / day at 25 °c / 77 °f temperature. Accuracy of heart rate monitor: ± 1% or 1 bpm, whichever larger. Definition applies to stable conditions. Heart rate measuring rang...

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    Marking on case back wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc. Bathing and swimming skin diving with snorkel (no air tanks) scuba diving (with air tanks) water resistant characteristics water resistant x splashes, raindrops etc. Water resistant 50m x x minimum for bathing and swimming*. Water resistant 1...

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    … check wearlink! Is displayed and your cycling computer cannot find your heart rate signal? • make sure the cycling computer is no further than 40 m/131 ft from the transmitter. • make sure the transmitter belt has not loosened during exercise. • make sure the textile electrodes in sports apparel f...

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    • please keep the receipt or stamped polar customer service card, which is your proof of purchase! • the guarantee does not cover the battery, damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked or broken cases and elastic stra...

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    Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.Polar.Fi [http://www.Polar.Fi] 17931866.00 eng a polar cs600 user manual 55.

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    Index 12h/24h time mode .....................33 a.Lap on/off ................................29 activity level ...............................31 alarm setting ..............................33 altitude calibration ......................27 analyzing training in software .........18 backlight ............